Berks County property record for 500 N 3rd St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Warehouse, Storage |
|---|---|
| Details | 85,685 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 1.08 acres (47,045 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Jan 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,976 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-66-63-6311 |
| Primary APN | 5307-66-63-6311 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 85,685 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 34,975 sqft |
| Basement Area | 8,742 sqft |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 47,045 sqft |
| View / Lot | Industrial |
| Pole Barn | 384 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 7 Buildings |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06038356 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 500 N 3RD ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2815 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Warehouse, Storage |
| Legal Block | 63 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 313 CHESTNUT ST, WEST READING, PA 19611-1355 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 11, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 11, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 5, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20171383 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 14, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2957001388 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 500 N 3RD ST, READING, PA 19601-2815 |
| Document Number | 0000001383 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1383 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2017 |
| Title Company | EDGE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 313 CHESTNUT ST WEST READING PA 196111355, WEST READING, PA 19611-1355 |
| Document Number | 1384 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1384 |
| Name | BOWEN CONSTRUCTION & REAL CO L |
|---|---|
| Address | 30 N 10TH ST, READING, PA 19601-3726 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jan 10, 2018 |
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,976.00 (+6.64%) | $70,000 (-) Land $38,900 Building $31,100 | $38,900 (-44.43%) Land $38,900 |
| 2024 | $1,853.00 | $70,000 Land $38,900 Building $31,100 | |
| 1994 | $70,000 Land $38,900 Building $31,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY serves 95,100 people · EPA ID PA3060059 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Apr 2025 E. coli resolved · Oct 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,382 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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